shelf

Example Sentences

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"These will not have impact on the price of the good on the shelf," the official insisted.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

The ship traveled from the Azores to the European continental shelf, where she collected water samples at 12 different locations.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

"I suspect the cheapest rates have a shelf life of three or four days at the moment."

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

If the photo in my book shelf was only of Chávez, I’d still keep it up.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Jeff was flipping through a stack of comics he had taken down from a shelf.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott